Title :
Education on the Web: a rejoinder
Author :
Cravener, Patricia
Author_Institution :
Texas Woman´´s Univ., Denton, TX, USA
fDate :
9/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
It is an error to over generalize from early Web based education to current standards of practice. The state of the art for distance learning projects is based on the use of Web-centric integrated distributed learning environments (IDLEs). Incorporating the application of sound principles of learning/education and appropriate instructional design, IDLEs support extremely high quality, student centered educational programs for remote learners, making extensive use of the synchronous and asynchronous tools available for Web based communications. Most of them reside on the server, requiring no proprietary applications on the client side. Distant learners may use any Web browser to engage in collaborative online activities
Keywords :
Internet; client-server systems; educational technology; human factors; teaching; user interfaces; IDLEs; Web based communications; Web based education; Web browser; Web-centric integrated distributed learning environments; asynchronous tools; collaborative online activities; distance learning projects; distant learners; instructional design; learning/education; remote learners; state of the art; student centered educational programs; synchronous tools; Appropriate technology; Computer aided instruction; Computer science education; Distance learning; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Educational technology; Internet; Software maintenance; Watches;
